Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies
Delight in the warm, gooey comfort of Brown Sugar Cinnamon Caramel Cookies, perfectly balanced with rich flavors and a sweet caramel surprise.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed tightly Use tightly packed brown sugar for the best results.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 large egg Use room temperature eggs.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (halal-certified) Use high-quality vanilla extract for flavor.
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted for lighter texture.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh for proper leavening.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Use fresh ground cinnamon for the best flavor.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
- 1/2 cup caramel bits (or chopped soft caramels) For a gooey caramel surprise.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar for about 1 to 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Gently fold in the caramel bits.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
To store, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for about 2 months. Reheat by allowing to come to room temperature or warming in the oven for about 5 minutes.